Texas Democrats Resist Redistricting Amidst Governor’s Threats and Arrest Warrants
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott asserts that Democrats cannot stop Republican redistricting plans, which aim to create additional GOP-friendly congressional seats, despite Democrats' efforts to block the process by leaving the state legislature to deny quorum. Abbott dismisses Democratic concerns as 'crazy bluster' and emphasizes Texas's authority to redraw districts, while Democrats vow to continue fighting the efforts.
- Texas governor says Dems can’t do ‘anything about’ GOP plans The Hill
- Texas House issues arrest warrants for Democrats who left state to block congressional redistricting The Texas Tribune
- Texas governor threatens arrest of Democrats absent at Monday redistricting vote Reuters
- Texas Democrats hold the line from hotel rooms as Abbott promises arrests Politico
- Is political gerrymandering illegal? 6 things to know as Texas dispute carries on PBS
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